Program Overview
Surfers Rescue 24/7 gives your average surfer the skill set that may help to save a life in a critical situation!
What?
Surfers Rescue 24/7 is a 2 hour course held at boardriders clubs and Surf Lifesaving clubs aimed to encourage and develop water rescue techniques and basic CPR skills for surfers of all skill levels.
Why?
Surfers are in the water from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year and are often the first responders to emergencies on Beaches and Waterways. It has been recognised by Surf Life Saving Australia, that in excess of 60% of rescues in the open ocean environment are performed by recreational Surfers. With over 15,000 kilometers of coastline in New Zealand and more than 90% of beaches unpatrolled, surfers can be utilised to assist outside the flags.
How to I sign up?
Courses are run through boardriders clubs and at various Surf Instructor training courses around the country.
Cost?
A small koha of $20.00 may be required at some courses. Regardless of cost all participants MUST register online before the course so we can send you your certificate. Places are limited to 20 people per course.
Course Dates
Sat 21 September, Christchurch TBC (in conjunction with SISA AGM)
Sun 22 September, Raglan – register via email to lee.ryan@surfingnz.co.nz
Fri 25 Oct 6:45pm-8.45pm Wellington, Kilbirnie Aquatic Centre Register here
Weds 6 November Waihi Beach Surf Club, 5.30-7.30pm
Sun 10 November, Mount Maunganui, 10am-12pm
Sun 8 December, Te Arai/Mangawhai
Weds 14 December Waipu Surf Lifesaving Club 6pm -8pm
Weds 18 December Kerikeri Cruising club 5pm Enter here
2025 Dates coming soon!
Please register your interest with Dan dan.westerkamp@surfingnz.co.nz
Get in touch if you would like to host a course for you club/region! Email lee.ryan@surfingnz.co.nz
Performed a Rescue? Great job! Please tell us about it HERE
